Career Employment Services Consultant II

State of North Carolina•Moore County, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity. The NCWorks Career Center provides a full range of services to diverse categories of job seekers and employers to meet their employment and placement needs through assessment and development of job requirements, evaluation of experiences, skills and abilities, referral to jobs, job training programs or other placement services. The position is in a local office environment located in Aberdeen. The primary purpose of the position is to provide information, guidance and assistance to customers seeking employment and employers seeking workers through programs administrated by the Department of Commerce/Division of Workforce Solutions and the local Workforce boards in a local career center environment. The primary duties of this position are to act as a liaison between the center and local businesses. The role includes identifying employer needs, promoting job opportunities, and facilitating connections between businesses and potential candidates. Responsibilities will involve developing recruitment strategies, organizing job fairs (hiring events), conducting outreach to local companies, and maintaining relationships with employers to understand their workforce requirements. The position also includes collaborating with career advisors and job seekers to provide guidance on job market trends and effective application techniques. The work is performed under the supervision of the DWS Manager in the NCWorks Career Center in Moore County. Additional Duties: Position may require one day of coverage in Montgomery County weekly or Bi-weekly. May be required to work flex hours to attend networking functions that target employers after hours and before hours of center operations. The mission of the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is to develop North Carolina's workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs. The Moore County NCWorks Career Center provides a full range of services to diverse categories of job seekers and employers to meet their employment and placement needs through assessment and development of job requirements; evaluation of experiences, skills and abilities; referral to jobs, job training programs, or other placement services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or
Associate degree and three years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Ability to build and maintain relationships with local businesses and community organizations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and events, such as job fairs (hiring events) and employer outreach initiatives.
Ability to work well with diverse populations, understanding the needs of both the employers and candidates.
Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization.
Knowledge of job search strategies, resume writing and interview preparation techniques to assist job seekers.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between the center and local businesses
Identifying employer needs
Promoting job opportunities
Facilitating connections between businesses and potential candidates
Developing recruitment strategies
Organizing job fairs (hiring events)
Conducting outreach to local companies
Maintaining relationships with employers to understand their workforce requirements
Collaborating with career advisors and job seekers to provide guidance on job market trends and effective application techniques

Benefits

12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
WeSave Employee Discounts
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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